Best Breathwork Facilitator in Bali

Bali – and especially the spiritual town of Ubud – has become a world-renowned hub for breathwork and pranayama trainings. Renowned for its lush forests, temple culture, and yogic heritage, Bali offers a serene backdrop where ancient techniques meet modern healing. Among the many programs available here, one name stands out: Sarvottam Kumar (often called Sarvottam Ji). With over a decade of teaching experience and 25 years of immersive study in Yoga and Ayurveda, Sarvottam Ji is widely considered one of the best breathwork facilitators in the world. He leads comprehensive training programs at the Bali Yoga Center and beyond, guiding thousands of practitioners and teachers worldwide. Bali Yoga Center’s certified courses – including the intensive 35-hour Breathwork Teacher Training in Ubud and the combined Breathwork & Sound Healing retreat – are designed and taught under his expert supervision. These internationally accredited programs (Yoga Alliance YACEP) promise deep transformation through breath, and they are consistently praised as “beyond my wildest dreams” by former students.

 

Fig: A breathwork session at Bali Yoga Center led by Sarvottam Ji, integrating ancient pranayama and modern techniques.

Who Is Sarvottam Kumar – Master of Breathwork and Meditation

Sarvottam Kumar (Sarvottam Ji) is the visionary behind Bali Yoga Center’s acclaimed breathwork and sound healing programs. Originally from India, he first discovered his calling in meditation and pranayama. Today he is an E-RYT 500 and YACEP certified yoga instructor (Yoga Alliance) with over a dozen years of teaching and 25 years of study in Ashtanga, Hatha, Ayurveda, meditation, and breathwork. His unique skill-set bridges ancient yogic science with modern anatomy and trauma-informed practices. As a result, Sarvottam Ji’s trainings are deeply rooted in Vedic tradition yet fully up-to-date – combining classical techniques (from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Hatha Yoga texts) with contemporary methods like chakra balancing, trauma-release breath, and even Wim Hof–style breathing.

At Bali Yoga Center and affiliated centers, Sarvottam Ji guides students through breathwork, sound healing, and meditation practices. He is known for his compassionate, down-to-earth teaching style, creating a nurturing environment that supports deep transformation. His offerings include advanced Pranayama & Breathwork trainings, Sound Healing courses (with Tibetan bowls, gongs, and voice), and various meditation workshops (mantra, Nada Yoga, mindfulness). Over the years he has “empowered hundreds of students” – from yoga instructors and wellness coaches to psychologists and corporate leaders – across India, Bali, Nepal, and beyond. Students report dramatic benefits: reduced anxiety, emotional release, enhanced clarity, and a stronger mind-body connection. As one UK student raved: “I have felt compelled to put pen to paper after what can only be described as a ‘Pranayama and Breathwork Teacher Training Experience beyond my wildest dreams’”. Another student said Sarvottam’s sound healing session was “an outstanding moment… I highly recommend having a session with him”.

Credentials & Background: Sarvottam Ji’s courses are Yoga Alliance accredited and he teaches primarily in English. (He plans multilingual support in Arabic and Mandarin.) He serves as Program Director at Bali Yoga Center and is founder of several international trainings. His professional profile highlights that he’s a global certification provider for Breathwork, Sound Healing & Meditation, with a proven track record of guiding deep, lasting change in participants’ lives. (For full details on Sarvottam Ji, see Bali Yoga Center’s instructor profile and course pages.)

Breathwork Trainings in Bali: Courses and Curriculum

Bali Yoga Center offers two main programs to become a certified breathwork facilitator, both held in the spiritual atmosphere of Ubud. The first is the 35-Hour Breathwork Teacher Training (a one-week intensive), and the second is the Breathwork & Sound Healing Training Retreat (also 35 hours of breathwork combined with Sound Healing Level 1). Both programs are led exclusively by Sarvottam Ji, who is the lead instructor. Upon completion students receive internationally recognized certification (counted as Yoga Alliance continuing education credits).

Breathwork Teacher Training (35h): This is an intensive 7-day course (Mon–Sun) combining daily guided practice and theory. As Bali Yoga Center explains, participants get “23 hours under the guidance of an experienced facilitator + 11 hours of self-practice”. The curriculum is carefully structured: each day includes morning pranayama classes, breathing meditations, restorative asana/breath practice, and practical instruction. The program starts with foundational breathwork warm-ups and progresses to advanced techniques. By the end, graduates are equipped to teach breathwork and pranayama themselves. The course schedule typically runs from early morning (breathwork sessions) through late afternoon classes.
Breathwork & Sound Healing Retreat (35h + Level 1 Sound Healing): This is a specialized 7-day retreat that blends Sarvottam Ji’s breathwork training with Sound Healing certification. It covers all 35 hours of the above pranayama curriculum plus Tibetan bowl and gong sound healing at Level 1. Bali Yoga Center highlights that this “dual certification course” offers the transformative power of breathwork and sound in one package. It’s ideal for those who want a holistic experience of both breath and vibration healing during their Bali stay.

Both programs are designed to be suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Whether you have little yoga experience or are already teaching, the pace is supportive and customizable. (For example, students can practice Restorative or Yin postures between breath sessions, as offered in drop-in classes.) Importantly, Bali Yoga Center’s curriculum is unique and comprehensive – it integrates “ancient Vedic wisdom and a scientific approach” to breath and mind. Students are explicitly asked not to compare these techniques to other schools; instead, Bali Yoga Center aims to provide a self-contained, in-depth system grounded in thousands of years of yogic science.

According to Bali Yoga Center, by completing the 35h Breathwork Course, you receive a globally approved YACEP certificate. This certification can augment a 200-hour or 500-hour RYT qualification. In fact, many yoga teachers come to this training simply to deepen their pranayama skills and add a “+35h breathwork” credential to their resume.

What You Learn: Breathwork Mastery Course Highlights

Under Sarvottam Ji’s guidance, the Breathwork courses cover a vast array of breathing practices. The content is typically divided into progressive modules, including foundational warm-ups, classical pranayama techniques, modern and therapeutic breathwork, retention practices, and meditative breathwork. Some highlights:

Warm-Up & Introductory Series: Simple breathing patterns and movement-based breaths (e.g. clapping breaths, circling arms breathing, chest opener breathing) to prepare the body. There are also preparatory pranayama-asana sequences like Dridh Pranayama (deep belly breathing variations), Turtle Breath (Ujjayi with alternate nostril), Pranava Pranayama, and Brahma Pranayama. These gentle sessions gradually open the chest and energy channels before advanced work.
Classical Pranayama Techniques: The course includes 8–12 classical pranayamas from the Hatha Yoga tradition. Typical practices taught are Surya Bhedana (right-nostril/solar breath), Chandra Bhedana (left-nostril/lunar breath), and transitions from these into Nadi Shodhana/Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing). Students also learn Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breath), Bhastrika (bellows breath), Bhramari (bee breath), Sitali and Sitkari (cooling breaths), Murcha Pranayama (fainting breath), and more. These are taught with an emphasis on proper technique and ratios. Bali Yoga Center calls these “classical pranayamas” and trains them thoroughly.
Retention & Bandha Practices: Advanced modules include breath retention (Kumbhaka) work, often with engagement of Bandhas (energy locks). Students practice holding the breath for longer periods (up to 1 minute) with guidance on Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara Bandha. They also learn specialized mudras (like Ashwini and Bhaya mudras) that accompany breath retention for awakening core energies. Additionally, students do dynamic cleansing techniques such as Kapalabhati sequences (active breathing kriya in different postures) and Agnisar Kriya for abdominal massage.
Modern Breathwork Modalities: The course also introduces contemporary breathwork styles for emotional release and vitality. This includes Sudarshan Kriya (cyclic rhythmic breathing), rebirthing breathwork, Wim Hof Method (if interested), and a form of Shamanic Breathwork with Movement (moving the body rhythmically while breathing). These powerful techniques are taught carefully, with a focus on safety and integration.
Breathing Meditations: Each day also features meditative practices centered on the breath. For example, there are Chakra Breathing Meditations (connecting breath with specific energy centers), Nada Yoga (Sound) meditations, Dynamic Kundalini-inspired breath meditations, Nada Brahma (sound as vibration), and brief Pulse/Heartbeat meditation aligned with breathwork. The group practices 10–20 minutes of loving-kindness or mindfulness meditation after breathing exercises to ground the session.

Bali Yoga Center explains that this curriculum is “not intended to be compared with other schools”; it is a self-sufficient system they have carefully selected. Indeed, as one student reported, after training at Bali Yoga Center with Sarvottam Ji “we’ve gained invaluable tools for mindfulness, breath control, and self-awareness”. By the end of the course, participants typically report expanded lung capacity, emotional release, clearer mind, and the confidence to guide others through breathwork.

Global Reach: Teaching Around the World

While based in Bali, Sarvottam Ji’s work has a truly global footprint. Over the years, he has conducted trainings and workshops in many countries. His students include yoga teachers, therapists, and wellness seekers from all over the world. In fact, more than a thousand students have been certified under his programs in places as diverse as Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, China, and Japan in Asia; Australia and New Zealand in Oceania; France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Czech Republic, Poland, UK, and other European countries; the USA and Canada in North America; Lebanon, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Turkey in the Middle East; and across India (including Nepal, Rishikesh, Goa, Dharamsala). Each training is tailored to local contexts but follows the same high standard.

Globally, Sarvottam’s teachings have created a network of certified breathwork facilitators. These teachers now run their own classes, workshops, and retreats – from California to Kuala Lumpur, London to Lebanon. By combining sound healing, mantra, and subtle Yogic philosophy, Sarvottam Ji’s approach resonates with diverse audiences. As one graduate reflected, “learning breath and mantra with Sarvottam didn’t just improve my yoga classes — it healed my heart.” In short, his impact extends far beyond Bali.

Student Experiences & Reviews

Participants consistently praise both the curriculum and Sarvottam Ji’s teaching. The Bali Yoga Center website and Google Maps testimonials highlight glowing feedback. For example, Isabelle, a student, wrote after a sound healing session: “I had a Sound Healing session with Sarvottam and it was an outstanding moment. I could release some energetic blockages… I highly recommend having a session with him, you won’t be disappointed!”. Gavin from the UK shared that his breathwork training was “beyond my wildest dreams”, crediting the supportive environment and expert guidance. Lessie, who did a longer yoga teacher training, called Sarvottam (Sarvo Ji) a “blessing to the yoga world” in Bali. Many reviews note Sarvottam’s sensitivity, knowledge, and ability to create a safe space for transformation.

“You will learn so much from genuine Indian gurus… The teachers are really just THAT good.” – Review by Lessie Farriss

These first-hand accounts reflect that students not only enjoy the technical instruction but feel personally cared for and inspired. (See the sidebar or Bali Yoga Center reviews for dozens of similar testimonials.)

For more reviews, you can check Google Maps. Here are some links to actual student reviews of the Breathwork and Yoga programs at Bali Yoga Center:

Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 1
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 2
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 3
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 4
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 5
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 6
Review on Google Maps – Student Testimonial 7

(Click the links above to read what graduates have written on Google Maps about their breathwork training with Sarvottam Ji.)

Multimedia & Resources

Watch & Learn: Sarvottam Ji’s welcoming energy and teaching style come alive in video form. For example, you can watch his short introductory video on YouTube:

Meet Sarvottam Kumar – Master of Breathwork & Pranayama (YouTube Shorts)

This brief clip highlights Sarvottam Ji explaining his approach and passion for breathwork. For more visual content and course previews, check out the Bali Yoga Center’s social channels:

Bali Yoga Center – YouTube Shorts (Videos of breathwork, yoga classes, testimonials)
Bali Yoga Center – Instagram (Photos and stories from recent trainings and retreats)

Course Links: For detailed information on the programs themselves, visit the official course pages:

Breathwork Teacher Training Bali (35h) – outlines schedule, content, fees, and accreditation.
Breathwork & Sound Healing Retreat (35h + Level 1 Sound) – describes the integrated retreat program.

Additional Reading: Several yoga and meditation blogs discuss Bali Yoga Center and breathwork in Bali. For example, the Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School blog recommends Bali as an ideal destination for pranayama studies, highlighting Bali Yoga Center’s expert staff (see their post on breathwork training in Bali). The Mantra Yoga & Meditation website has in-depth articles on pranayama in Bali, breathwork facilitator training, holotropic breathwork, and more. These resources can provide further context and inspiration:

Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School – Where Should Yoga Teachers Learn Breathwork in Bali?
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – Learn Beginners to Advanced Pranayama and Breathwork in Bali
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – Master Pranayama and Breathwork Course in Bali
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – Breathwork Facilitator Training Bali
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – Why Breathwork is a New Avenue After Yoga Asana
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – What to Expect from a Breathwork Healing in Bali
Mantra Yoga & Meditation – Holotropic Breathwork Bali

These articles (from the Mantra Yoga & Meditation School site and partners) feature Sarvottam Ji and provide more background on the trainings, techniques, and student experiences in Bali.

Why Sarvottam Ji and Bali Yoga Center Stand Out

In summary, Sarvottam Kumar is widely regarded as one of the top breathwork teachers globally. Under his leadership, Bali Yoga Center’s programs offer a rare combination of:

Depth & Tradition: Over 18 classical pranayamas drawn from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Hatha yoga, taught comprehensively.
Modern Integration: Trauma-sensitive breathwork methods, modern meditative practices, and sound therapy, all woven together with yogic wisdom.
International Standards: Yoga Alliance certification (YACEP) and a transparent curriculum that meets global education requirements.
Expert Guidance: Sarvottam Ji’s personal mentorship – he guides every session himself, ensuring quality and safety.
Community & Support: A warm, family-like training environment in Ubud, with experienced assistants and daily mantra/meditation to help integrate the work.

Students and collaborators note that Sarvottam Ji doesn’t just teach exercises; he shares the heart of the practice. As one testimonial put it: “Learning from Sarvottam didn’t just improve my classes – it healed my heart.” With Bali Yoga Center’s scenic location and robust curriculum, his programs have earned the reputation as some of the best breathwork trainings not only in Bali, but in the world.

For anyone seeking to delve into breathwork – whether to deepen personal practice or to certify as a facilitator – exploring Sarvottam Ji’s offerings is highly recommended. Bali Yoga Center’s breathwork courses (linked above) and the wealth of reviews confirm why so many choose Sarvottam as their guide.

Sources: The above information is drawn from the Bali Yoga Center course pages, student testimonials, and affiliated yoga school blogs (linked). These emphasize Sarvottam Ji’s credentials, course content, and student experiences in Bali. All cited details come from official Bali Yoga Center materials and verified reviews.

 

For more information about breathwork training with Sarvottam Ji, visit Bali Yoga Center

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